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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Solemn Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Great Upper Church.
Wednesday, August 14
| Time: | Location and additional information: |
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| 5:15 p.m. | Vigil Mass – Crypt Church |
Thursday, August 15
| Time: | Location and additional information: |
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| 7:00 a.m. | Mass – Crypt Church |
| 8:00 a.m. | Mass – Crypt Church |
| 12:10 p.m.* | Solemn Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Great Upper Church |
| 2:30 p.m.* | Misa – Iglesia Superior |
| 5:15 p.m. | Mass – Great Upper Church |
*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
Special Plenary Indulgence
For the faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and who, while within this church, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) (Domus Ecclesiae, 9 November 1989 Papal Proclamation, 12 October 1990).
